The Camden chronicle. (Camden, S.C.) 1888-1981, July 05, 1912, Image 2
FOOD VALUE OF CHESTNUTS
Are Rlph In Starch and Fat, Better
Than Petite** and Alntoet a#
Good as Oread.
In franco much attention 1* given
to tbo propogajMhg of the ebeatnut,
and the fruit 1h apokeu of wltb enthu
siasm iiiiil r'.vpM't, Jn French lltera
tare, aspeciulj/ lu i.lorlfc? for children,
the ehestntu fre* 1 a quite aa Impor
tant a feaniiv*, aa the plum tree in the
pplltha of this country, where we
apeak lightly, of the chest-nut and
then pay at, the rate of $0 a bushel
for them. 'I ho small French chestnut
in called the "ch'jtaffcMr," hut the
largo or glar? chestnut la the "mar
jrjon." Th'i ? , .non la cultivated ex
tensively In Franco and lUly, where
it. it* uncd in lai'^v? quantities,
*EVery soqn ro'.mtcfn in on a," aay?
the New York Hod a Fountain, a trade
Journal, "haa rornu reference to mar
rona, and mamma glace aro a favor
ite after-dinner morsel at all the larg
er hotels, yt t few persons rvallae that
while primarily a deagert delicacy,
marten^- or" an exceedingly whole- i
some and va Uia hie food. It la not ;
generally known that the fruit of the \
cheat nut. tree la nearly aa valuable j
aa bread and more valuable than po
tatoea as a food, being rich In starch
and t'ai."
In some diatrlcta of Pennsylvania
mueh attention ia now given to the
planting of chestnut treea. There are
several bUJ counties in Indiana, like
Itrown. Monroe and Morgan, whero
the matron and the arnaller aized
cheat nutrt could be made a aource of
pro Ut.
China's Long Waterway.
China hat- the longeat canal in the
world the Grand. It la the longest
certified waterway, and xoea from,
Tungtu to Hangchoo, a dlatance of 600
tnlleH.
OLDEST TREE IS ON COS
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It Me?iur?? 30 Feet In Circumference
?nd 4? Mere Then 2,000 *~~~
Yeare Old.
The tallest trees in the world are
the Australian eucalypti, which attain
au altitude of 480 feet. The fclgg4ft
are the i.iuunioth trees of California,
?out* of which are 270 to 373 feet In
height, and 108 feet In circumference
at the base. From meami^jnGnU of
the rlng? it Is believed that certain
[)t these trees are from 3,000 to 2, BOO
years old The oldest tree In the
world la said to exist on the island of
(V>h off the coast of Asia Minor. It la
?everat thousand years old, but Just
how tnany no one hua dared to say.
The tree 1? carefully preaerved by a
wall of masonry around it, and the
ft ftl.Uft ? # r > I ? ~ >--# -
4*f t$nt 1 1 term nt tritvafrtjcrcxrffc*?.
Hut there are parts of tree* In the
form of uaeful timber which 'are even
abler, probably, than a?ty on the
?tump I lea nta In old buildings are
preaerved today, which are known to
be over a thousand yeara old. Piles
driven by the komans prior to the
Christian efy are perffftly aound to
day, and it la known that they have
been Immersed in water for upward of
two chousand years.
Borne woods have remarkably dur
able properties when Immersed In war
ter. They decay rapidly on the stump,
many rotting, in from five to ten
years, but v> h?*?r Immersed in water
they las! longer thin iron or steel.
An effort ha* been made by our gov*
eminent ic preserve woods Indefinite
ly by treain ? tl.em with oils and tar
product* Al '-sHy telegraph poles and
railway t ? ? < have had their average
life ester.. '' ''ro:n Pv^ t ? ? ten years
by thin pr;ae.*s. ? < .\il ,*?? r'n.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Candidates card# will be pub
lished under this head until the
Primary for the yum of $6.00 ? 1??*
same to he due ufter first insertion.
Cards limited to space of 2 Inches. )
F<?? \ . H. Kt'iwU',
I hereby announce ntyHolf 21 can
dldate for the United States Ben ate.,
subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic party. Your support uml i ?? -
fluem? will be appreciated.
N. B. Dial.
Laurents, s.
For Hupt. of lOdiicMtiou.
i hereby announce myself a can*
didate for County ^Superintendent
subject to the rules of the ap
proaching primary election.
C. W. Hlrchmore
This 1h to express appreciation for
the confidence reposed in me, and
to announce my candidacy for re
election to the office of County Su
perintendent of Education. While
occupying the office 1 have used my
time and beat ef forte to advance
the cauBe of' education, with What
decree of success the progress of
the last three years will tell.- AIbo
I hav? obtained information and ex
perience' which fltB me to do better
and more effective work, and, if
ro-olected, I Bhall continue to try
to further foster and advance the
Interests of the county and make he
foremost in educational matters.
I. J. McKenzle.
For Sheriff.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Sheriff of Kershaw
County, subject to the democratic
primary. Having had bIx yeUrs ex
perience as deputy Bheriff and hav
ing served a number of years as
chief constable, 1 feel sure that 1
am qualified for the discharge of
the duties of thlB office, and will
appreciate the support of the vot
ers throughout the county.
J. F. B&teman.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for Sheriff of Kershaw County,
subject to rules and regulations of
the democratic primary."
S. M. Hough.
The friends of Mr. L. J. Jordan,
of Kershaw, wish to announce him
an a candidate for the office of
Sheriff of Kershaw county, subject
to the rules of the Democratic pri
mary. Mr. Jordan has had exper
ience as an officer of the law,
which well qualifies him to dis
charge acceptably and efficient
ly the duties of Sheriff, If elected
to the office. Many Friends.
To the Voters of Kershaw County:
I hereby announce myself a cam
didate for re-election to the office
of Sheriff of Kershaw County. My
record is before the people. IT
they see fit to again honor me With
their confidence, I promise to per
forin the duties of the office faith
fully in the future, as I have done
in the past.
J. S. Trantham.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Sheriff of
Kershaw County, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
R. B. Humphreys.
Mr. Editor; We desire to Pre~
Kent the name of \V. W. Hiick^bee
as a candidate for Sheriff. Mr.
tiuckabee is a staunch and reliable
citizen, and if elected to this im
portant office will make Kershaw
county an efficient officer.
friendg in presenting his name will
appreciate any support given him by
the voters of the c?unty at the ap
proaching democratic primary elec
tion. Many Friends.
For Auditor.
Mr. Editor: Complying with the
published request of friends from
West Wateree that 1 become a can
didate for Auditor of Kershaw coun
ty in the approaching primary elec
tion, I hereby announce myself a
candidate for that position, subject
to the rules of the Democratic pri
mary. 1 realize the importance and
responsibility of the office and
deeply appreciate the interest mani
fested in me by my friends and so
licit the support of the voters of
the county, assuring them, if elect
ed. to do my full duty for the en
tire citizenship. R. B. Williams.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for tho office of Auditor for
Kershaw county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
Joseph G. McCaskill.
At the solicitation of many of
my friends from different sections
of the county, 1 hereby announce
myself as a candidate for re-election
to the office of County Auditor,
which position 1 have filled for the
past eighteen months, as 1 believe,
to the satisfaction of a majority of
the .taxpayers of this county, and
if you see fit to honor me with
your votes, 1 shall endeavor to dis
charge the duties of the office fair
ly and impartially. I feel from the
experience that I have I can give
you faithful and efficient service In
the future, and will be grateful for
your support.
Very respectfully,
W. P. ltussell. j
For Treasurer,
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Treasurer
for Kershaw County at the ap
proaching primary' election. If hon
ored by tie democratic voters for
this position I pledge them faith
ful and efficient service.
J. E. Creed. :
To the Voter* of Kershaw Couut y;
In anuounciug' my candidacy for
reflection to the ..office of County
Treasurer, I again wish publicly to
/express my sincere gratitude for the
very flattering *oto yon gnv? me to
my Jast eleotion, which watt au ab
solute guarantee of your confidence
Id me, and I assure you, if I am
again elected, I will continue to
administer the duties of the office
with the utmost fidelity to the pub
lic interest. The office is yours
to bestow; the Incumbent but an
agent, a servant. The books and
records of the office are the best
evidence of the efficiency and fidel
ity with whjch 1 have served you.
They are open for inspection. ('all
and see for yourselves what 1 have
done, and If you deem me deserv
ing, I will be grateful for your sup
port in the primary election this
summer, the result of which 1
pledge myself to abide.
Very respectfully,
I). M. WcCTasRIH.
For Supervisor.
To the Democratic Voters of Ker
shaw County:
I hereby announce myself u can
didate for the office of County Su
pervisor 'of Kershaw County, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
party. My three years of service
on the board of Commissioners give
me a very practical knowledge of
the work. 1 have always been a
firm supporter of goood roads, and
feel that I am in .i position to give
the people my best seervlce if they
will elect one to thin Important of
fice. ? D. M. Kirk ley.
1 hereby announce myself a can
dldate for re-election as County Su
pervisor. My work during my term
of office la before the people. The
experience gained f it? me for bet
ter service, and If honored with
re-election, 1 shall, as In the past,
do the . best I can with the means
at. my command. Appreciating the
liberal support of the past, and
hoping for an endoraement of my
work. Very respectfully,
M. C. West.
For House of Representative*.
To the Voters of Kershaw County:
After mature consideration 1
have concluded to enter the race
for the Legislature and if elected
will give the people of Kershaw
county a fair, fearless and impartial
administration of the dutiea of the
office, with an eye aingle to the
Interest of Kershaw county first
and South Carolina second. I
pledge myself to abide by the result
of the primary election.
Newton Kelly.
I hereby announce myself as a j
sentatives, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
Mendel L. Smith.
For Clerk of Court.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for re-election to the of
fice of Clerk of Court for Kershaw
County. I. C. Hough.
For Township Commissioner
DeKalb Township.
We take pleasure in presenting
the name of Mr. J. A. West for the |
office of County Commissioner from!
DeKalb township. Mr. West has
had the necessary exerience in
this office, both in his home county
of Kershaw, and in Lancaster, wher
he lived for a few years, to render
him. amply qualified to give satisfac
tory service. He is an upright citi
zen and lias been success! u. in A>.i.
personal business, and is the kind
of man we need to attend to our
pubic busiiness. Many Friends.
Buffalo Township
Mr. Editor: Please announce Mr.
A. 13. Shaw for re-election to the
office of Township Commissioner
for the lower section of Buffalo
Township; subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary. Mr. Shaw
has served one term in that capaci
ty, giving entire satisfaction and
his friends desire to give him a sec
ond term. His Friends.
Please announce the name of Mr.
E. M. Huckabee for Township Com
missioner for Buffalo Township.
Mr. Huckabee being well known
will make a good Commissioner.
Voters of Bethune.
Wateree Township.
Mr. Editor: Please announce Mr
J. M. Smith as a candidate for re
election to office of Township Com
missioner from West Wateree.
Friends.
Flat Rock Township.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for County Commissioner
for Flat Rock Township. I feel
that my experience on the board
qualifies me to render efficient ser
vice. I will abide the result of the
primary. J. S. Barfleld.
l?\>r Magistrate.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election as Magistrate
for DeKalb Township, subject to the
rules of the primary election. .
H. M. FiiKher.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Magistrate
for DeKalb Township, subject to
the rules of the Democratic primary
It elected, I pledge myself, to ren
der. faithful service for the entire
people. D. E. Hlason.
ilBCMHwvaui*' a* *v-a i' j a
I hereby announce myself a can
didal# for the office of MagUtrgte
for DeKalb Township, subject to tin
rule* of the Democratic primary.
? ' ? ^/T 1>. F. Dixon.
Mr. Editor: Please announce the
| ft nine of Mr. J. .10. t'opvland, oj 8#*
.thune for Magistrate, to be located
[ in Hethuoe. If elected he will mak
> a good magistrate, f Voters.
1 hereby announce myself tt can
didate for the office of Magistrate
I'Mit Hock Townahip.
ja?. T. TruteBdelJ.
Fur Coroner,
To The Democratic Votera of Ker~
?haw Couuty:
1 hereby announce myself an a
candidate for the office of Coroner
at the enduing primary election aub
Ject to it u rules. If honored with
your vores i a'uaii ta <11*
charge the dutlea of the office
faithfully and i>romptly.
? C. J. Stewart.
I ? t " \ .
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for re-election to the office of
Coroner of Kershaw county, aubject
to the rujea of the democratic prima
ry, I appreciate the support hereto
fore accorded me and ahall apprecia
the aupport of the votera throughou
the county in the approaching elec
( ion fj. \j, Dixon, Jr.
For roiiKrt'Hb.
1 hereby announce myself a can
didate for Congress from the Fifth
Congressional District, subject to
the Democratic Primary.
Glenn W. HagBdaie.
We are authorized to announce
1>. K. Fin ley as a candidate for re
election to Congress, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
FINAL IHSOHAiWK.
Notice is hereby > given that one
month from thin date -on Monday,
July 15, 1912, I will render to the
Probate Court of Kershaw County,
my final accounting as Guardian of
the Estate of Mrs" K. G. Workman,
and on the same date apply for a
final discharge of the name.
JOHN J. WORKMAN,
Guardian.
June 14. 1012.
FINAL DISCHARGE.
Notice is hereby given that one
month from this date, on Monday,
July 15, 1?J 12, I will make my final
accounting to the Probate Court of
Kershaw County as Administrator
of the Estate of Mrs. Mary H.
Haile, and on the same date apply
for a final discharge as Administra
tor of said Estate.
BENJ. HAILE,
Administrator.
June 14, 1912.
: / ' ; .
final discharge.
Notice is hereby given that on
July 31, 1912, I will apply to the
Jftdge of Probate of Kershaw coun
ty for a final discharge 08 Guardian
of George M. McGirt.
E. J. McGIRT,
Guardian.
June 28, 1912.
ADMINISTRATOR'S SA I.E.
State of South Carolina,
County of Kershaw,
In the Probate Court.
U under and by virtue of an order
made by W. L. McUow'ell, Judge of
Probate for Kersha\y, County, State
aforesaid, I will sell at public out
cry to the highest bidder for cash,
at the home of the late Robert
Quails, deceased, on Saturday, July
2 0, 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m., the
following personal property of the
said Robert Quails, to wit:
2 white spotted cows and calves,
2 red cows and calves, 1 bull yearl
ing, l mule, 2 wagons, household
goods, 4 00 lbs. fodder, 4 00 lbs, pea
vine hay, 5 bushels peas ,15 bush
els corn. 1 safe, 26 chickens.
Holland H. Harris,
Administrator.
Camden, S. C.. June 28, 1912. 3-ti
For Sale.
100 acres of land In West Wa
teree, knowji as Cantey Island. 40
acres open and under cultivation.
For terms apply to C. P. DuBose
& Co., Camden, S. C.
MACilSTKATH SI MMONS.
State of South Carolina,
County of Kershaw.
In the Magistrate Court.
F. L. Brown, Plaintiff,
Against ,
W. C). Foss, Defendant.
Summons.
To The Defendant, \V. O. Foas:
Complaint having been made un
to me by the above named plaintiff
against you the defendant, " W. O.
Foss, that the said defendant is in
debted to the said plaintiff in the
sum of Eighty and 92-100 Dollars
($80.92) as more fully appears by
the Complaint herein, now on file
in my office, and that the said sum
is now past due and owing.
You are hereby summoned and
required to appear before me in
my office, in Camden, S. C., on the
21st day after the service of this
Summons lipon you, at eleven (11)
o'clock in the forenoon, to answer
the said Complaint, or judgment wll
be given against you by default.
Given urder my hand and seal,
at Camden, S. C., the 5th day of
June, A. D., 1912.
H. M. Fineher,
' Magistrate for Kershaw Co.
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